Can I drive to the beach?

BEACH goers will have received a spark of hope with the Prime Minister's latest coronavirus address, as Boris Johnson teased an easement to restrictive lockdown measures imposed on the UK for more than two months. Can you drive to the beach?

Beaches in the UK remained well-attended during the coronavirus outbreak this year, despite Government lockdown orders. The coronavirus pandemic has brought most of the country to its knees, but Boris Johnson has instituted a slight relaxation to the lockdown as the country navigates the "peak" in infections.

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Can I drive to the beach?

Boris Johnson's speech yesterday saw the Government advice on pedestrians and drivers adjusted, although several controls remain in place.

People will find themselves able to drive further afield by midweek this week, with increased opportunity to exercise.

Mr Johnson did not specify how far people can drive but gave the okay for people to drive to other destinations for exercise.